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The Thaddeus Stevens & Lydia Hamilton Smith Center for History and Democracy, Lancaster

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Admission from $20. Open Tuesday-Saturday 10am–5pm.

About The Thaddeus Stevens & Lydia Hamilton Smith Center for History and Democracy

The Thaddeus Stevens & Lydia Hamilton Smith Center for History and Democracy features 16 exhibition galleries with immersive audio-visual experiences exploring the lives of the abolitionist congressman and his confidante, who shaped American equality from their Lancaster home. Visitors explore how Stevens pushed the nation toward freedom and legal equality through the 13th, 14th, and 15th amendments, while learning how Smith managed access to one of the country's most powerful politicians and became a successful businesswoman despite facing prejudice as a mixed-race woman. The Center offers classes, programs, and community events beyond the permanent exhibits. Children 10 and under receive free admission. Active-duty military and veterans with valid military ID pay $10, and Lancaster County educators with school ID pay $10. SNAP or WIC cardholders pay $3 per adult, with children free. NARM members receive free admission for up to two adults and four children under 18. Tickets are sold online at stevensandsmithcenter.org. The Center is located in downtown Lancaster.

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LancasterHistory General Admission

Adult (18+)
Adult
$20
Child (10 & Under)
Child
Free
Senior (65+)
Senior
$18
Student (11-17 or College ID)
Student
$10

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Kids & family

Museums for All - SNAP/WIC Recipients

Reduced admission for adults with valid SNAP EBT or WIC card; children free

$3 $20

“The Museums for All rate is $3 per adult 18 years or older, and free for children 17 and under.”

Quoted from stevensandsmithcenter.org · checked on October 27, 2026

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Children 10 and Under Free Admission

Children age 10 and under receive free admission to the Center.

Free

“FREE for children 10 and under”

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If you qualify

Active-Duty Military and Veterans

50% off admission for active-duty military and veterans with valid military ID

$10 $20

“United States active-duty military personnel and veterans with a valid military ID receive discounted admission of $10 per person (50% off the adult ticket price).”

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Lancaster County Educators

50% off admission for Lancaster County educators with valid school ID

$10 $20

“we offer discounted General Admission for Lancaster County educators, whether private or public schools, grade school through college, for $10 with valid school ID (50% off the adult ticket price).”

Quoted from stevensandsmithcenter.org · checked on October 27, 2026

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Historic Lancaster Walking Tour Discount

Discount for Historic Lancaster Walking Tour ticket holders

“Historic Lancaster Walking Tour ticket holders can present their receipt at Visitor Services to receive $4 off Adult and/or $2 off Senior General Admission tickets.”

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Multi-visit packs

Sister Site Discount

25% off General Admission when visiting another LancasterHistory site with proof of purchase within 30 days

“Visit one LancasterHistory site, get another site 25% off!”

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Season passes

NARM Reciprocal Museum Member Free Admission

Qualifying NARM members receive free general admission for up to two adults and up to four children under 18.

Free

“NARM visitors receive free General Admission for up to two (2) adults and up to four (4) children under 18, and 10% off in the Museum Store.”

Quoted from stevensandsmithcenter.org · checked on October 27, 2026

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